Verse Comparison: Luke 14:16
American Standard Version
But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many:
Amplified® Bible
But Jesus said to him, A man was once giving a great supper and invited many;
Contemporary English Version
Jesus told him: A man once gave a great banquet and invited a lot of guests.
Darby English Version
And he said to him, A certain man made a great supper and invited many.
Good News Bible
Jesus said to him, "There was once a man who was giving a great feast to which he invited many people.
International Standard Version
Jesus said to him, "A man gave a large banquet and invited many people.
King James Version
Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:
New American Standard Bible
But He said to him, "A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many;
New International Version
Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests.
New King James Version
Then He said to him, "A certain man gave a great supper and invited many,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But He said to him, "A man gave a big dinner, and he invited many;
Young's Literal Translation
and he said to him, `A certain man made a great supper, and called many,